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Seminarian John Vogt Admitted to Candidacy at Diocesan Celebration

Seminarian John Vogt Admitted to Candidacy at Diocesan Celebration

by Elizabeth Slaten | Aug 1, 2025 | News, Seminarians and Vocations

Seminarian John Vogt was admitted to candidacy for Holy Orders during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Gregory Kelly on July 31 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler.  Admission to candidacy is an important step for each seminarian as he journeys toward...
Corona and Orajiaka to be Ordained Priests

Corona and Orajiaka to be Ordained Priests

by Elizabeth Slaten | May 29, 2025 | News, Seminarians and Vocations

Deacons Christian Corona and Christopher Orajiaka will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Tyler by Bishop Gregory Kelly on June 28. The ordination Mass will be at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler at 10 a.m. Born in Chicago, Deacon...
Seminarians Bernasconi and Reed Admitted to Candidacy at Diocesan Celebration

Seminarians Bernasconi and Reed Admitted to Candidacy at Diocesan Celebration

by Elizabeth Slaten | Jul 26, 2024 | News, Seminarians and Vocations

Seminarians Steven Bernasconi and Jacob Reed were admitted to candidacy for Holy Orders during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Joe S. Vásquez on July 25, the Feast of St. James, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler.  Admission to candidacy is an...

Recent News

  • Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass, Feb. 14, 2026
  • Qué Pasa? – January 1, 2026
  • Christmas Reflection from Bishop Kelly, 2025
  • Una reflexión navideña del Obispo Kelly, 2025
  • Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year
  • A Time to Stay Awake: Advent Message from Bishop Kelly
  • Qué Pasa? – December 1, 2025

Upcoming Events

January 2026
Jan 15 2026

VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (English)

Longview - St. Mary
Jan 17 2026

VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)

Gun Barrel City - St. Jude
Jan 17 2026

VIRTUS Initial Training Session (Spanish)

Gun Barrel City - St. Jude
Jan 22 2026

VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)

Longview - St. Mary
Jan 23 2026

VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)

New Boston - St. Mary of the Cenacle
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